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Julia:Python::RISC:CISC imo. The first example that comes to mind is that in Python, you'd write:

`A = [ x for x in range(10) if not isprime(x) ]`

In Julia, you'd instead write:

`A = [ x for x in 0:10 if !isprime(x) ]`

It feels like as if having an infix operator for not is redundant - why add a separate & distinct symbol when it means the exact same thing?

There's also the experience of writing iterables/generators, where in Julia you have to subtype the very specific Base.iterate function, but in Python you can just append the magical `yield` to your function.

Overall in Julia I feel like there is less 'magic', but with the added benefit of having a very clear picture of what's happening.




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